LETTER: Encourages residents to run for office

Friday

Feb 15, 2013 at 6:00 AM

To the editor:

A few years ago, at a Lions Club fundraiser I overheard someone say, “That’s the great thing about Boylston, one person can make a difference.” I’d have to say that I agree with that statement and also the recent articles in The Banner encouraging people to run for town office.

Boylston has a wealth of talented people who can have a lasting effect on the town. I am hoping to encourage people to run for office, whether it’s an office that has influence on the budget, like the School Committee or Board of Selectmen, or one that has influence over zoning, like the Planning Board; one person can make a huge difference.

As taxpayers and residents, we have the opportunity to steer the direction of our town and influence the decisions being made. I truly hope that people are willing to offer their talents and that we will have decisions to make when we step into the ballot box in May.